Ski-Running

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Author

Rickmers, Willi Rickmer, 1873-1965

Title

Ski-running

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Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Language

English

LoC Class

GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Subject

Skis and skiing

Category

Text

Project Gutenberg

eBook-No. 55472

Release Date

August 31, 2017

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.SKI-RUNNING. BY D. M. M. CHRICHTON SOMERVILLE, W. R. RICKMERS, And E. C. RICHARDSON. Dedicated to THE SKI CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN. Edited by E. C. RICHARDSON. WITH NUMEROUS PHOTOGRAPHS AND DIAGRAMS. SECOND EDITION. London : HORACE COX, WINDSOR HOUSE, BREAM’S BUILDINGS, E.C. 1905.
2. 2.PREFACE.
3. 3.CONTENTS.
4. 4.THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF SKI. By D. M. M. Crichton Somerville .
5. 5.CONTINENTAL SKI-RUNNING. By W. R. Rickmers .
6. 6.THE ELEMENTS OF SKI-RUNNING. By W. R. Rickmers and E. C. Richardson . — INTRODUCTION.
7. 7.PART I. THE GROUND AND THE SNOW.
8. 8.PART II. OUTFIT. — THE SKI. — THE BINDING. — FOOT-PLATES. — THE STICK. — FOOTGEAR. — OTHER CLOTHES. — ACCESSORIES. — PART III. TECHNICAL. — PRELIMINARY ADVICE. — LEAN FORWARD! — TO LIFT THE POINT OF THE SKI. — TURNING ON THE SPOT. — WALKING WITH SKI ON THE LEVEL. — UP-HILL. — GLIDING DOWN. — FALLING AND GETTING UP. — SLIGHT CHANGES OF DIRECTION. — “SKATING.” — BRAKING WITH THE STICK. — SNOW-PLOUGHING. — SIDE-SLIPPING. — STEMMING. — TO MAKE A DOWN-HILL CURVE. — THE “TELEMARK” SWING. — THE “CHRISTIANIA” SWING.
9. 9.JUMPING. By E. C. Richardson . — HOW TO SELECT AND PREPARE THE HILL. — HOW TO JUMP.
10. 10.SKI MOUNTAINEERING. By W. R. Rickmers .
11. 11.ODDS AND ENDS. By E. C. Richardson. — ANTIDOTES TO “STICKING” AND AIDS TO CLIMBING. — COMMON FAULTS AND FAILINGS — SKI-RUNNING ETIQUETTE. — SOME USEFUL FIGURES. — THERMOMETER.
12. 12.J. Dege & Sons , Established 1865 , Military and Sporting Tailors and Breeches Makers. LEATHERS AND ALL HUNTING SPECIALITIES. Messrs. J. Dege & Sons beg to announce to the readers of this Manual that they have, after the most careful inquiry as to the requirements of that most attractive and exciting sport Ski-Running , perfected an Outfit best suited for the purpose. It consists of a Snowproof Suit suitable for the Sport, which at the same time is porous; and our Special Ski Cap of the same material.
13. 13.DOWIE & MARSHALL MAKE “LAUPAR SKO” MOUNTAINEERING AND ALL KINDS OF PRACTICAL AND COMFORTABLE BOOTS. Special lasts are made and reserved exclusively for each customer. New customers who cannot favour D. & M. with a personal interview should send outlines of their feet taken standing, or a pair of old boots, as a guide for fitting. Illustrated Catalogue Gratis. DOWIE & MARSHALL, 455, WEST STRAND, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1824.
14. 14.Sportsmen visiting Norway may procure all Sporting Requisites OF Ludv. TORGERSEN & CO. Ltd., STORTHINGSGADEN 4, CHRISTIANIA. MANUFACTURERS OF Ice Axes (Norwegian Pattern) , Ski and Accessories, Ski Staffs, Socks, Laupar (Ski) Boots, Mitts, Lanterns, Coasters, Steering Poles, Haversacks. SELECTED STOCK OF BREECHLOADERS AND RIFLES. ELEY’S AMMUNITION. Cartridges loaded to order with English Gunpowders and Newcastle Chilled Shot. Large Assortment of FISHING TACKLE suitable for Fishing in Norway.
15. 15.CARL JOHANS GADE 5, CHRISTIANIA. Larsens Vaabenforretning. MANUFACTURERS OF SKI , SKATES , AND COASTERS (TOBOGGANS) , With their accessories of best quality. (The above always kept in stock.) ENGLISH GUNS. FISHING RODS and TACKLE. Eley’s and Kynoch’s Ammunition.
16. 16.Snow Shoes & ‘Ski’ Trade-Mark REINDEER HEAD. Made out of the toughest German Ash, in accordance with the best designs and with various bindings (only first-class material used). Direct from the Factory. Schutz-Marke. JOSEPH FISCHER, Freiburg i. B. The “Davos” Model High Form, Pattern “E,” Mounting “L,” Length 90 c.m. SNOW-SHOE AND The “Davos” Model, Low Form, Pattern “PP,” Mounting “M,” Length 90 c.m. TOBOGGAN FACTORY. Wood bent by Steam on the Premises—A speciality for the last 15 years. RETAILERS RECEIVE A SUITABLE DISCOUNT. Goods supplied to the German South-pole Expedition, to Home and Continental Military Authorities, and to Post and Forest Officials. MY GOODS BEAR, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THE ABOVE TRADE-MARK (REINDEER HEAD).
17. 17.L. H. HAGEN & CO., KIRKEGADEN 19, CHRISTIANIA, NORWAY. Largest Assortment of Firearms and Sporting Requisites in Scandinavia. SKI , of various patterns, have all been awarded Gold Medals. FASTENINGS , which have obtained the highest possible awards. SKI OUTFITS , and all requisites connected with Ski-ing, supplied. SKATES , of Hagen’s celebrated and universally known pattern. COASTERS, TOBOGGANS, SLEDS. Awarded Eleven Gold Medals. Two Grand Prix. L. H. HAGEN & Co.
18. 18.TH. HANSEN, . SKI MANUFACTURER. . HAMMERSTADG, 5. Telephone, 8589 CHRISTIANIA.
19. 19.ASCHEHOUGS BOGHANDEL, . BOOKSELLER. . English and Foreign Books, Magazines, Periodicals, and Journals. 43, CARL JOHANS GADE, CHRISTIANIA.
20. 20.THE SWISS SKI. Made by RICHARD STAUB, ZURICH. TRADE MARK. MARKE Tödi MARQUE DÉPOSÉE TRADE MARK. THE SKI are light and elastic, and are made from the celebrated Swiss mountain ash. THE SKI are fitted with either “Ellefsen’s,” or “Huitfeidt’s.” or the “Model C driving belt” bindings. Maker of the original Davos Toboggan, Bandy (ice-hockey) Clubs, &c. LONDON DEPOT : With Messrs. A. W. GAMAGE, HOLBORN .
21. 21.W. C. MÖLLER, DRAMMEN, NORWAY, FURRIER and MANUFACTURER of REINDEER HAIR LIFEBUOYS for YACHTS . CONTRACTOR TO POLAR EXPEDITIONS. EQUIPPED The National Antarctic Expedition. Duke of Abruzzi’s, The, Arctic Expedition. Ziegler’s Arctic Expedition. Baron Toll’s Arctic Expedition. Drygalski’s Antarctic Expedition. Argentine Government’s Antarctic Expedition. &c., &c. SUPPLIES Ski-Boots, Socks, Finn Mocassins, Fur Gloves, Leather Jackets, Sleeping Bags, and every kind of Fur Clothing and Requisite for Winter wear, or travelling in cold climates. AWARDED 6 GOLD and 2 SILVER MEDALS.
22. 22.The Austrian Alps for the Winter Months.
23. 23.WILSON LINE. WINTER SPORTS IN NORWAY. REDUCED WINTER FARES. (From 1st October, 1905 to 30th April, 1906.) FROM HULL TO CHRISTIANSAND . . AND . CHRISTIANIA . First-class, Single £3 3s. 0d. ” Return £5 5s. 0d. Second-class, Single £2 10s. 0d. ” Return £4 0s. 0d. Victualling included.
24. 24.BEFORE PURCHASING SOUVENIRS BE SURE TO VISIT BENNETT’S Photograph and Curiosity Stores. Unrivalled Stock of Photos, Silver, Fancy Articles, Guide Books, Maps, Books on Norway, Tauchnitz Edition, &c. TRAVELLING AND HOTEL COUPONS ISSUED. Every Information furnished relative to Travelling in Norway. Money Exchanged. THOS. BENNETT &. SONS, CARL JOHANS GADE 35, CHRISTIANIA. By Special Appointment, Dealers to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra.
25. 25.William Schmidt , 41, CARL JOHANS GADE, CHRISTIANIA. GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. SPORTING . REQUISITES . AND . CLOTHING. H. HORN & Co. Egertorvet, CHRISTIANIA. GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. GRAN HOTEL , BOLKESJÖ, NORWAY. Proprietor, M. HAFSTEN. First-class accommodation. Moderate terms. Beautifully situated in Telemarken. Most suitable quarters for Ski-ing and Winter Sports. Eight hours from Christiania—rail to Kongsberg, drive thence to Bolkesjö. Telephonic communication with all parts. Highly recommended.
26. 26.CHAMONIX. WINTER SEASON. The Electric Railway from Le Fayet St. Gervais to Chamonix is now running the whole year round. GRAND HOTEL PENSION. COUTTET et du PARC. SKI-RUNNING, SKATING, TOBOGGANING. EXTENSIVE ICE RINK IN SUNNY POSITION. All small Mountain Excursions may be made in Winter. CENTRAL HEATING, ELECTRIC LIGHT. M. COUTTET, who is himself an enthusiastic Ski-Runner, and has ascended in Winter on Ski the Col du Geant, 11,056ft., the Col du Midi, 11,700ft., and traversed from Chamonix to Zermatt by the High Level Route, &c., is able to give all information concerning the district. For full particulars apply to the Proprietors, COUTTET BROTHERS, Hotel Couttet, Chamonix, France.
27. 27.CAUX, ABOVE TERRITET, MONTREUX. Lake of Geneva, Switzerland. CAUX PALACE & GRAND HOTEL. Splendid position, with magnificent view of the Alps. Central, full south. HEATED THROUGHOUT BY STEAM. Concert three times a day. Grand Balls. Magnificent Hall. One of the finest Hotels, With first-rate Cuisine.
28. 28.GRINDELWALD. HOTELS BEAR AND ADLER. WINTER SPORTS: SKI-RUNNING, SKATING, TOBOGGANING, CURLING. BOSS BROTHERS, Proprietors.
29. 29.DAVOS PLATZ. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE IS The best Hotel for Ski Runners, and the headquarters of the Davos English Ski Club. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE HAS Baths on every floor, and the most modern recently installed sanitary arrangements. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE IS Close to the big Skating Rink, Where the International Skating Competitions are held. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE HAS Electric light throughout, private spring water supply, central heating, and a rational and well varied cuisine. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE IS Close to the Schatz Alp Cable Railway, which takes passengers up 1000 feet in a few minutes. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE HAS A large Ball Room, where balls, dances, orchestral concerts, &c., are given throughout the winter season. GRAND HOTEL BELVEDERE IS THE BEST HOTEL IN DAVOS PLATZ.
30. 30.AUSTRIAN TIROL, KITZBÜHEL ( Two hours beyond Innsbruck ). PENSION SCHLOSS LEBENBERG. UNDER ENGLISH MANAGEMENT. OPEN ALL THE YEAR. EXCELLENT CUISINE. EVERY COMFORT. As a Ski-ing Centre KITZBÜHEL STANDS UNRIVALLED . Owing to the formation of the slopes, Kitzbühel has been pronounced by experts to be one of the finest Ski-ing grounds, in Europe. The position of Lebenberg enables Visitors to start in any direction from the Schloss. The Climate of Kitzbühel is noted for the absence of wind and the amount of sunshine. It is therefore AN IDEAL WINTER RESORT. Tobogganing and Skating can also be indulged in. Sleigh races and Ski-ing competitions are held yearly. For Illustrated Prospectus and further particulars apply to the Proprietor , PENSION SCHLOSS LEBENBERG , KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIAN TIROL.
31. 31.5,000 FEET ABOVE THE SEA. Feldberg in the Black Forest . Nearest and most favourable Ski-ing ground for England. Railway Station: TITISEE, via FREIBURG, BADEN. HOTEL FELDBERGER HOF. The Hotel contains 150 Rooms, with 200 beds, and has two annexes—The Jaegermattte, with 25 rooms and 40 beds, and the Turm Hotel, with 28 rooms and 48 beds. SPLENDID SKI-ING COUNTRY. The Hotel has been greatly enlarged and contains every modern comfort, including electric light, central heating throughout, lift, billiard-room, skittle-alley, beer-room, drying-rooms, store-room for ski, two baths in every storey, and suites of rooms. Pension Prices for a six days’ stay. Tobogganing road to Titisee. Post and Telegraph Office on the Premises. Telegraphic Address: “Feldberg, Schwarzwald.” Proprietors: MAYER AND SCHLADERER .
32. 32.Curhaus-Davos , DAVOS-PLATZ, SWITZERLAND. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. Board and Lodging for 8 shillings and upwards.
33. 33.ALPINE SPORT. SKI-ING, TOBOGGANING, SKATING. DAVOS DORF, SWITZERLAND, FLUELA POST AND SPORT HOTEL. Exclusively reserved for Sportsmen and through Travellers. NO ACCOMMODATION FOR INVALIDS. PROSPECTUS WITH TERMS ON APPLICATION. A. GREDIG SON , Proprietor .
34. 34.“SKI” & “ALPINER WINTERSPORT” Edited by H. A. TANNER, Basle, Switzerland.
35. 35.LIGHT AND FIRM. Ellefsen’s Binding SIMPLE AND STRONG.
36. 36.Norwegian Winter Sports. Direct, convenient, and economical route from England to Christiania (the centre for all Norwegian winter sports) by the magnificent Mail and Passenger Steamers “ Sovereign ” and “ Sterling ,” sailing from Newcastle (Tyne Dock) every Friday evening. Fare £3 3s. 0d. single or £5 5s. 0d. return, inclusive of victualling. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS APPLY TO THE AGENTS:— P. H. MATTHIESSEN & CO., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. Telegraphic Address: “Matthiessen.”
37. 37.SHEW CAMERAS. - THE - TELE-XIT. A Half-plate Camera which can be carried without fatigue, opened without complications, closed as a box, measures only 8 by 5 by 2 ins. , and perfectly rigid at full extension. The Pocket XIT. 4¼ by 3¼ ins. from £6 6s. “For SIMPLICITY, LIGHTNESS, and RANGE OF SUBJECTS for which it can be used, I think the XIT cannot be beaten.” SEE NEW LIST FOR 1906 FREE OF:— J. F. SHEW & Co. , Manufacturers and Patentees of Specialities in Photographic Appliances. NEWMAN ST. , 4 Doors off Oxford St., LONDON, W.
38. 38.FOOTNOTES: — Transcriber’s Note:

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